Fear of Police Curbs Armenian Dissent
Opposition say they are subjected to police persecution and their business supporters are intimidated.
Georgian Street Protesters Ponder Next Move
They considers new tactics after having little to show for months of demos.
Are Returning Migrants Behind Tajik Crime Wave?
The recent murder of a currency trader in the capital Dushanbe has led some to point the finger at Tajik workers forced to return home because of the global economic crisis.
Tajikistan Comes to Terms With Immigrant Labour
Although it is a country where hundreds of thousands of people go abroad in search of work, Tajikistan is also host to several thousand foreign worker.
Central Asia: Sept '09
Tajik authorities’ tactics for dealing with foreign Islamic groups under scrutiny.
Caucasus: Sept ‘09
IWPR events help activist groups in Armenia and Georgia communicate refugee concerns to government officials.
Ankara and Baku Put Up United Front
Turkey and Azerbaijan seek to soothe anger over Armenia deal.
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